Leeds-based drainage contractor, Jet Aire Services, has appointed Darren Pavan as managing director to provide strategic leadership for its operations nationwide. Darren joined Jet Aire in 2015 as commercial manager heading up the company’s key contracts in the utilities sector. He led operations at Jet Aire’s regional office in Middlesbrough and
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Fin-tastic rescuers save “Lucky” the fish from sewer
ABP commences work on the Humber’s largest roof mounted solar scheme
SCX engineering expertise called on for two new aircraft carriers
The engineering skills of Sheffield-based SCX Special Projects are in evidence aboard the Royal Navy’s largest ever warships. The company, which specialises in mechanical handling solutions, designed and built ten bespoke cranes for the new HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers. The two ships made their first
Council staff clock up more than 600 years of service
Twenty one members of staff have clocked up a massive 610 years of service to Hambleton District Council. Chairman of the Council, Councillor Kevin Hardisty presented them with certificates and vouchers at the last Full Council of the year. The staff included one with 40 years service, 17 with 30 years and
Hawkswell Kilvington expands with key appointment
Hawkswell Kilvington, the niche firm of award winning, specialist construction and engineering solicitors, is continuing the expansion of its practice with the appointment of a new partner, David Spires. With 20 years’ experience specialising in all aspects of construction law, David has long been recognised as a leader in his field
Rapidly expanding RSK acquires Silcock Leedham Group
RSK, the UK’s leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, has acquired the consulting engineering practice Silcock Leedham Group. The acquisition is RSK’s eighth of the financial year and will see the group’s three businesses, Silcock Leedham Consulting Engineers, Zero Energy Design and Verisys, join RSK. Founded in 2001, Silcock Leedham
WorldSkills medals win for Team UTC Sheffield
UTC Sheffield has brought home two medals from the prestigious WorldSkills UK. WorldSkills UK showcases technical education to inspire more young people to choose vocational careers. Held at Birmingham NEC from November 21 to 23, the event attracted 500 competitors from colleges, universities and industry and involved 70 different skills categories. This
Jet Aire secures nationwide planned maintenance contract
Leeds-based drainage and civil engineering company, Jet Aire Services, has won a major contract to service a nationwide network of retail distribution centres on behalf of Marks & Spencer. The company has commenced a two-month programme requiring surface water and foul water drainage maintenance at 11 sites across Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Kent,
Clearpoint Recycling boosts paper operations with senior appointment
Harrogate-based Environment-Agency-approved recyclable materials exporter Clearpoint Recycling has bolstered its workforce with the appointment of a new head of paper, Andrew Perkins, who will be leading the firm’s expanding fibre operation. Bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Andrew has worked for a number of waste management, recycling